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JMTA High Notes November 2024 —Vol. 28, no. 3 The JMTA meeting and program for November will be held at Keyboard Connection & over Zoom on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 9:30am Program at 10:30am: Andre Ferreira, composer _____________________________________________________________________________ President’s Pen Dear Colleagues, Season’s Greetings! “The holidays” and all that goes with them can bring about a feeling of anticipation when thinking about the traditions that are shared with family or friends. As trees are trimmed, seasonal decorations are brought out of storage and put up, and holiday dinner recipes brought out to be added to our grocery lists, oftentimes the stress of it all can catch up with us and also bring out of storage anxiety and sometimes depression. Any number of things can trigger these anxious feelings, as we’re all different and come from different backgrounds and situations. While these times can be joyous and celebratory, it’s helpful to know that if you are stressed out and anxious, you are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, “89% of U.S. adults experience stress during the holiday season, mainly due to financial concerns, family conflicts and missing loved ones” (https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/ 11/holiday-season-stress). Chances are our music students are going through some stress with end-of-semester exams and projects to wrap up, possible family conflicts or health issues and maybe missing a loved one in addition to the excitement of the holiday time. Being extra kind and encouraging can go a long way in maybe making their day and knowing you’re someone they can trust. And as we’re in the music industry, it is interesting to note how much music itself is said to be able to help anxiety and depression. According to the article “How Music Affects Mental Health,” music can significantly benefit us mentally by helping us to rest better. “A study involving students found that listening to relaxing classical music at bedtime improved sleep quality. This activity was also associated with decreased signs of depression” (https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/how-music-affects-mental-health). Another way it can benefit us is by lifting our mood. “Research shows that listening to happier music can make you feel happier, especially if you try to lift your mood while listening. There’s also evidence that formal music therapy can help with depression when used alongside other therapies” (webmd.com). During these joyful yet stressful times, give yourself permission to intentionally rest and relax with some of your beautiful classical music. I hope you all have a wonderful season, and the newsletter will be back in January. Happy Holidays! Sincerely, Angie Angie Holt JMTA President _____________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 JMTA TREASURY REPORTS Sept/Oct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Monthly Programs November. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 JMTA Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 JMTA Student Recitals. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Photo Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 District IV News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Over Coffee With . . . Katherine Svistoonoff. . . 13 Area Concerts and Recitals . . . . . . .15 Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 _____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 12, 2024, 10:00am (none in October) Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present (In-person): Sandra Stewart, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Lorraine Sears, Sandra Roberts, Anita Renfroe, Angie Holt, Daniel Holt, Rhonda Danielson, Katherine Svistoonoff, Eunice PaliyBainger, Kamila Shahtakhtinski Present (Zoom): Paulette Kilts, Denise Homsley, Lisa Barnell Flood, Kama Rasmussen-Li, Lynn Roberts, Mary McKee Call to Order: 10:06am (Angie Holt) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Communications & Social Media Update: (Angie Holt)
Welcome Back Potluck Following Meeting Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary ______________________________________________ JMTA TREASURY REPORTS September 2024 JMTA Treasurer Transaction Monthly Report September 01-30, 2024 Checking: Expenses Deposits 09/11/24 Check #23954 (JMTA membership dues) $150.00 09/30/24 Interest - Business Checking $0.71 Current Checking $7,758.57 Warren Fund $927.73 TOTAL Checking Account $8,686.30 Business Money Market (Scholarship): Expenses Deposits 09/30/24 Interest - Business Money Market $1.03 TOTAL Business Money Market Account $1133.56 Business Shares (Festival): Expenses Deposits 09/30/24 Interest - Business Shares $0.43 TOTAL Business Shares Account $5,194.14 18-23 Month Business CD: Expenses Deposits 09/30/24 Interest - CD $18.45 TOTAL Business CD Account $5,288.71 TOTAL ASSETS as of September 30, 2024 $20,302.71 Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 11/03/2024 October 2024 JMTA Treasurer Transaction Monthly Report October 01-31, 2024 Checking: Expenses 10/22/24 Check #1037 (River Garden - Oct rec $50.00 Deposits 10/09/24 Check #24366 (JMTA membership dues) $66.00 10/23/24 Checks (Oct recital dues): #115 (LS) + #3337 (AS) + #1040 (CC) + $120.00 10/31/24 Interest - Business Checking $0.75 Current Checking $7,895.32 Warren Fund $927.73 TOTAL Checking Account $8,823.05 Business Money Market (Scholarship): Expenses Deposits 10/31/24 Interest - Business Money Market $1.06 TOTAL Business Money Market Account $1134.62 Business Shares (Festival): Expenses Deposits 10/31/24 Interest - Business Shares $0.45 TOTAL Business Shares Account $5,194.59 18-23 Month Business CD: Expenses Deposits 10/31/24 Interest - CD $19.13 TOTAL Business CD Account $5,307.84 TOTAL ASSETS as of October 31, 2024 $20,460.10 - Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 11/04/2024 ________________________________________________________________________ MONTHLY PROGRAMS NOVEMBER Andre Ferreira, nationally known local composer who has many duets published in the Federation Bulletin, will be presenting the JMTA program on Thursday, November 14th at Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., beginning at 10:30am. Andre will be performing many of his duets for us on a beautiful Yamaha grand piano. Refreshments will be served. Drawing: We will have a drawing for a Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra voucher for two tickets to one of their concerts, and a gift card to Music & Arts! Andre Ferreira Biography: “André Ferreira is a native of Jacksonville where he received both BME and Masters' degrees in Music from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville. Florida. While at JU, Mr. Ferreira was voted Vice President of the Senior Class, tapped into the "Green Key" Honorary Leadership Society, member of Phi Mu Alpha Professional Music Fraternity and Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After college. Mr. Ferreira spent the next 34 years directing choirs in the Duval County Public schools. During those years, he was an active member of the Florida Music Educators Association and the Music Educator's National Conference. For the past 25 consecutive years, he has also enjoyed adjudicating for the District and State levels of the Federation Piano Festivals of Florida. It is through these many musical experiences that he has developed a love of composing." - http://www.pianomusicbyandre.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA SCHOLARSHIPS JMTA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION GUIDELINES The JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition will be held at Keyboard Connection on March 15, 2025 at 10 am. Deadline for application is Friday February 28, 2025. /NO Exceptions/
The following must be submitted along with a signed application form:
The winner of the Scholarship Competition is required to perform at a future JMTA meeting. /TBA/ All required documents and application fee must be submitted by deadline to: Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, JMTA Scholarship Committee Chair JMTA SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIP JMTA Summer music camp scholarship is awarded annually only to pre-college students of JMTA members. The deadline for application is March 30, 2025. The scholarship may be awarded in full or partially. Students who receive scholarships may attend the summer camp of their choice. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of need. Only one scholarship per family may be awarded. Students who receive money for summer camps from other organizations are not eligible to receive assistance from JMTA. Teachers must submit a short outline of their students’ qualification for scholarship along with their name(s) to the JMTA Scholarship Committee for consideration by the JMTA board. Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, JMTA Scholarship Committee Chair ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA STUDENT RECITALS We held a student recital on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at River Garden Senior Services. There were about 30 very appreciative residents in attendance. 23 students from 7 member studios participated. Our next recital will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Arlington United Methodist Church. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, Dec. 4th. All details including submission guidelines can be viewed on our website, jaxmta.org, under the "Special Events" tab. ~Lorraine Sears, Recitals Co-Chair (and photo cred.) ________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWS Student Day 2025 District IV Student Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Mandarin Baptist Church, 11244 San Jose Blvd., 32223. The application deadline for Student Day is Saturday, January 25, 2025. Student Day guidelines may be found on the fmta.org website, under Student Activities and FSMTA Non-Competitive Events, for sample tests, guidelines, suggested repertoire, and other materials. The Student Day Handbook may also be of help. Also, an independent teacher has created a curriculum to help you prepare your students for the keyboard skills, written, and aural theory testing with helpful workbooks for each level. To order, email Sue Colvert (Music Masters) at [email protected]. Her phone number is 954-752-2856. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions. - Angie Holt, District IV Student Activities Chair ________________________________________________________________________ Over Coffee With . . . Katherine Svistoonoff We are getting to know another one of our newer members this month. Thank you, Katherine, for sharing with us! Q. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. A. I am originally from Sacramento, California, where I was born and raised. I was fortunate to be raised by incredibly supportive parents who valued culture and education. My dad was especially supportive of my musical endeavors as I was growing up, always taking me to my lessons, competitions, and performances. Q. What inspired you to begin music lessons? A. My dad, a wonderfully sensitive musician, plays piano. During my childhood, he used to play the Chopin Nocturnes when it was time to go to sleep. So, I loved the piano from an early age. Q. Did you have a favorite music teacher(s) that made music more enjoyable? A. The most influential music teacher I ever had was Professor Frank Wasko. He made everything relevant with creativity, wit, and insights that inspired me consistently. He was also an amazing human being, whose heart was as magnificent as his mind. Q. Tell us about some things you have been/are involved in musically. A. I love to do premieres. So, I particularly enjoyed working with the Drozdoff estate to premiere several of Vladimir Drozdoff’s works in St. Petersburg, Russia. Also, while I was finishing my doctorate, the baritone, Mitchell Galloway-Edgar, and I did the Texas premiere of the song cycle “Another Sleep” by Ned Rorem Q. Do you have a story of something that happened during one of your performances and how you handled it? A. One time, I was doing a marathon performance. In the middle, the sostenuto pedal, which, of course, was essential to the piece I was playing, decided to drop. To accommodate the sudden surprise, I had to do some creative damper pedal work. Well, the show must go on! Q. What advice would you give to help focus before a performance and curb nerves? A. I wish I had a panacea for nerves and focus. Since everyone is different, let me suggest a few. Bananas are a great source of potassium, which helps calm nerves. Eat one about 30 minutes before performance time. Mint tricks the mind into thinking it’s in a relaxing atmosphere. Have a mint! This has worked for me many times. Plus, it keeps my breath nice and fresh. Finally, try yoga. It’s a good way to stretch the muscles and relax the mind. The more relaxed one can be, the easier it will be to focus. Also, think more about the dynamics and musical story than what the audience is doing. Q. Where is one of the most interesting places you’ve visited? A. Every place fascinates me. For me, people are always the most wonderful reason to love a place. Every culture I encounter helps me appreciate how extraordinary our world really is and gives me hope for the future. Q. What do you find to be a challenge in teaching music and what do you find that helps? A. My greatest challenge is that I am not a natural networker or PR machine. So, my students from all over the world come to me by either word-of-mouth or happenstance. Indeed, I am blessed. Q. Who are some of your favorite music composers? A. Beyond the standards, some of my favorite composers include Samuel Barber, Cole Porter, Maurice Ravel, Bela Bartok, John Coltrane, and Giacomo Puccini. ________________________________________________________________________ AREA CONCERTS AND RECITALS Community Hospice Performances If you would be interested in performing a recital at the Hadlow Center at the Community Hospice and Pallative Care on Sunbeam Road, they sponsor a monthly performance titled First Friday Recital Series, with performances starting at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sandra Stewart at 904-333-9280. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/23-24-season/ Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert Symphonic Night at the Movies Series Shih-Hung Young, Conductor Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:00pm Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 Alexei Plays Dvorak Florida Blue Classical Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor Alexei Romanenko, Cello Angel Lam, Composer – Please let there be a paradise Antonin Dvorak – Cello Concerto Ralph Vaughn Williams – Symphony No. 4 Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm Sunday, November 24 Big Band Holiday J.P. Morgan Chase Jazz Series James Jenkins, Jazz Series Curator & Jacksonville Jazz Collective Director Jacksonville Jazz Collective Jacoby Symphony Hall – 3:00pm Thursday, December 5; Friday, December 6; Saturday, December 7; Sunday, December 8 Holiday Pops Pops Series Herb Smith, Conductor Carole J. Bufford, Vocalist Campbell Walker Fields, Vocalist Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Dancers from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jacoby Symphony Hall – 12/5 – 7:30pm; 12/6 – 11:00am (Coffee Series) and 7:30pm; 12/7 – 3:00pm and 7:30pm; 12/8 – 3:00pm Friday, December 13; Saturday, December 14; Sunday, December 15 First Coast Nutcracker Holiday Special Nathaniel Efthimiou, Conductor First Coast Nutcracker ballet Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker Moran Theater – 12/13 – 8:00pm; 12/14 – 2:00pm and 8:00pm; 12/15 – 2:00pm Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 Handel’s Messiah Holiday Special Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Esteli Gomez, Soprano Jay Carter, Countertenor Aaron Sheehan, Tenor Sidney Outlaw, Baritone Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Jacoby Symphony Hall – 12/14 – 7:30pm; 12/15 – 3:00pm Thursday, December 19 Holiday Brass, Organ & Percussion JF Bryan Concert Organ Series Matthew Wardell, Conductor Greg Zelek, Organ Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm St. Johns Cathedral Music Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://www.jaxcathedral.org/events/ Friday, November 15 Jazz in the Garden “Come and go as you please.” The North Florida Jazz Quartet Dr. Marc Dickman, Director Wine and charcuterie St. John’s Cathedral’s Burwell Court – 5:30pm-7:00pm University of North Florida Music Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Monday, November 18 UNF Orchestra presents: The People Could Fly Dr. Erin Bodnar, Conductor Special Guest Composer, Marie Douglas Fine Arts Center, Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, November 19 UNF Wind Symphony and Concert Band present: Soulful Sounds Dr. Erin Bodnar, Conductor Special Guest Composer, Marie Douglas Fine Arts Center, Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, November 21 37th Annual Great American Jazz Series Presents: Swingin into the Holidays J.B. Scott, Artistic Director and Director, UNF JE1 “With all UNF jazz ensembles performing Christmas and holiday big band jazz.” Fine Arts Center, Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 The UNF Opera Lab Presents: The Bohemians, an abbreviated version of La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini Jack Sumrall, Conductor Fine Arts Center, Room 1200, Recital Hall – 11/22 - 7:30pm; 11/23 – 3:00pm Sunday, November 24 Lawson Ensemble 10th Anniversary Concert Series Presents: Lawson, Percussion, and Dancers “Featuring percussionists Andrea Venet, Steve Merrill and the Wehner School of the Arts” Dr. Nick Curry, Coordinator Fine Arts Center, Room 1200, Recital Hall – 3:00pm Monday, November 25 Piano Studio Recital Featuring students from the studios of Dr. Gary Smart and Dr. Melody Morrison Dr. Gary Smart, Coordinator Fine Arts Center, Room 1200, Recital Hall – 7:30pm Wednesday, December 4 Jazz Combo Night Lynne Arriale, Director Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater – 7:30pm Thursday, December 5 Opera Cabaret Dina Barone, Director Fine Arts Center, Room 1200, Recital Hall – 7:30pm Saturday, December 7 A Cozy Choral Christmas with the UNF Singers Sachiko Frampton, Collaborative Pianist Dr. Cara Tasher, Conductor Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church 4001 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 32207 – 3:00pm Sunday, December 8 Handel’s Messiah with Lawson Ensemble and UNF Singers Sachiko Frampton, Collaborative Pianist Dr. Cara Tasher, Conductor Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville, 32204 – 6:30pm Jacksonville University Music Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://viewer.joomag.com/creative-arts-series20242025/0546091001658934607?short& Thursday, November 14 Jacksonville University Camerata Fall Concert: British Invasion “The JU Camerata presents an evening of masterworks by English composers” Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Saturday, November 16 Guest Artist Andrea Gonzalez Caballero, guitar Described as “The Female Voice of the Spanish Guitar” by Opera World Magazine Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, November 19 Chamber Music Ensembles Concert Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, November 21 JUWE Fall Concert #2 Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Florida State College at Jacksonville Music Events Click on link for more information: https://www.fscj.edu/docs/default-source/wilson-center/fine-arts-calendar.pdf?sfvrsn=3b7dc316_2 Friday, November 15 Choral Concert Dr. Tommy Shapard, Director South Campus Main Stage – 7:30pm Tuesday, November 19 Jazz Concert South Campus Main Stage – 7:30pm Thursday, November 21 Symphonic Band Concert Dr. Paul Weikle, Director South Campus Main Stage – 7:30pm Friday Musicale Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://fridaymusicale.com/events/ Monday, December 9 Gainesville Brass Quintet 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday, December 10 Alexei Romanenko – 20th Century Works for Solo Cello 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-8:30pm Monday, December 16 Night at the Opera: Barber of Seville 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm ________________________________________________________________________ Find A Teacher Section on Jaxmta.org Teachers, please take a moment to check out your information on our Find A Teacher page on the JMTA website (jaxmta.org). If you would like any changes made, or if you’re not listed yet and would like to be added, please contact Angie Holt at [email protected] with the verbiage you would like put in. ________________________________________________________________________ Residents of Duval county, if they have a Jacksonville Library card, can use the many electronic resources from the https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/digital-library. Getting a library card is free. All that's needed is your driver's license and sign up in person at any of the 21 branches. The card allows the use of Kanopy - which has free streaming movies, documentaries, educational resources [older teens/adults]. I saw a documentary "Making the Grade" which profiled Irish students and piano teachers whose students are preparing to take the Irish Royal Academy of Music Examinations. It was funny, moving, informative, and relatable, especially seeing snippets of the teacher's lessons in action and how the students feel about piano and their teachers overall. I highly recommend members watch it (and explore the other resources available from JPL)! - JohnWillard Utuk ________________________________________________________________________ Need a Sponsor? Does anyone in the JMTA need a sponsor or need help in any way? If so, John Scott, owner of Jacksonville School of Music & First Coast School of Music, is interested in helping our organization. If interested, contact John at [email protected]. His direction phone number is 904-248-1848. ________________________________________________________________________ Music Exchange Do you have too much music collected in your studio? Is there some you think you'll never use? Bring your unneeded music to any JMTA meeting. Bring home something new to you! Look for the "Free Music" spot. Music does not have to be brand new. __________________________________________________________ Have you found us on Facebook? Follow JMTA on Facebook for the latest happenings, photos, videos, and more! ________________________________________________________________________ Events Calendar Please view our website for any updates or additions to these events, as well as for more details including application deadlines: www.jaxmta.org. Thursday, November 14 9:30am – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Andre Ferreira, Composer Keyboard Connection / Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, December 15 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital Arlington United Methodist Church, 1400 University Blvd. N., 32211 Thursday, January 9, 2025 9:30am – District Meeting After - Program District IV Meeting and Program Keyboard Connection / Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Saturday, February 8, 2025 TBA District IV Sonatina and Sonata Festival UNF Fine Arts Building, Room 1200, Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive Stay tuned for more events to come! High Notes is distributed on the first of the month excluding June-August and December. All submissions are due by the 20th of the month prior to distribution. Submissions may be sent to [email protected]. Comments are closed.
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